ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
8,437 km
5,243 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,437 km
5,243 mi / 4,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ALY PVG
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ALY PVG
ICAO Code HEAX ZSPD
City Alexandria Shanghai
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 31.140000, 121.810000

Alexandria (ALY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,437 kilometers (5,243 miles / 4,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Alexandria, it's 05:21 in Shanghai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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